Judy Greer - Fun Facts and Trivia About the Actress

C.A. Jacobs
If you don't recognize the name, you'll definitely recognize the face and voice of Judy Greer. Judy Greer has been cast as the perfect scene stealer in many movies dating back to 1998, most often as the best friend. One of her earlier films, Jawbreaker, cast Judy Greer as Fern Mayo who gets accepted and made over by the popular girls at school to keep a dark secret. Most recently appearing on shows such as How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory, Judy Greer has a number of films in production set for release later this year and next. To celebrate Judy's career, we list some fun facts and trivia about this accomplished actress.

Fun Facts and Trivia about Judy Greer

Judy Greer was born July 20, 1975 in Detroit, Michigan.

Her real name is Judith Laura Evans.

Judy Greer is 5 feet 10 inches tall.

Judy Greer attended Winston Churchill High School in Livonia, Michigan and went on to receive a degree from DePaul University in 1997.

Besides film, Judy Greer has appeared as a guest star on a number of television shows including: Early Edition; Two and a Half Men; Love & Money; Archer; Man Eater; Arrested Development; Glenn Martin, DDS; How I Met Your Mother; Modern Family; House M.D.; and The Big Bang Theory to name a few.

One of her favorite hobbies is to knit, helping her to pass the time while filming.

Judy Greer is the daughter of a mechanical engineer and a hospital administrator.

The first role July Greer was cast in was in the 1998 comedy Kissing a Fool starring David Schwimmer and Jason Lee.

Judy Greer trained for almost ten years in classical Russian Ballet.

Judy Greer is currently filming The Descendants starring George Clooney, Beau Bridges, Matthew Lillard and Mary Birdsong.

Some of her more recognizable roles were featured in The Wedding Planner, 27 Dresses, 13 Going on 30, and Elizabethtown.

Sources:
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www.tvguide.com

Published by C.A. Jacobs

C.A. Jacobs is a freelance writer who enjoys writing, traveling, reading and shopping in her spare time.  View profile

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  • Angel Vee5/12/2010

    Fun read!

  • Jillian McCoy5/11/2010

    I love her!

  • rmharrington5/11/2010

    Neat.

  • Sally Ann Murphy5/11/2010

    Fun article!

  • R K LoBello5/11/2010

    She was a new one on me too:)

  • Faye Fairley5/11/2010

    I don't know this name either, but this is nice

  • Michele Starkey5/11/2010

    Nicely done, and No, I didn't know the name Judy Greer! cheers :)

  • Sue Gibson5/10/2010

    Very thorough review. I didn't know this.

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